civilize

Phonetic Respelling: [ siv-uh-lahyz ]

Definition:

v. to bring out of a savage or uneducated or rude state

Sentence:

The governess tried to civilize the wild young girl.

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The governess tried to civilize the wild young girl.

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He acted in a civilize manner.

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Synonyms:

enlighten; cultivate; enrich; refine

Antonyms:

worsen;lower

How many syllables in civilize?

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Divide civilize into syllables:

civ-i-lize

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